Chennai, May 9 -- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday said that the decision to extend unconditional support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was based on a joint discussion between the Left parties and VCK with a long-term political perspective and future political considerations.

Speaking at a press conference, Thirumavalavan said that the VCK decided after the Left parties came to the conclusion of extending support to the TVK. Afterwards, a high-level committee was authorised to allow the party president to finalise the decision.

"Considering the present political crisis, the Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) held discussions with a long-term political perspecti...